Sunshine Village-Banff Ski Resort Guide
Sunshine Village-Banff, Canada
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,730m 8,957ft |
| Resort Height | 2,160m 7,087ft |
| Nearest Airport | Calgary International |
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Sunshine Village-Banff
The ski area of Sunshine Village-Banff is in the Canadian Rockies at an altitude of 2,160m 7,087ft .
Summary
Sunshine Village-Banff has direct access to 91 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,160m 7,087ft , so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,730m 8,957ft , skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Sunshine Village-Banff is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Sunshine Village-Banff.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Sunshine Village-Banff is 8km 5 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sunshine Village-Banff?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm 1in , expected on 27 March, with around 21cm 8in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Sunshine Village-Banff Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 69 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 21 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Sunshine Village-Banff Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,730m 8,957ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 2,160m 7,087ft |
| Resort Altitude (Sunshine Village-Banff) | 2,160m 7,087ft |
| Max Vertical | 570m 1,870ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Sunshine Village-Banff has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west and east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Sunshine Village-Banff?
This ski resort is in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sunshine Village-Banff is Calgary International, 106 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 25,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Sunshine Village-Banff open?
Opened (since 8 November 2024).
Usual opening is mid November.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
